Sir Bob,
Good riddance to Old Arthur's visitation upon you very soon !
Originally Posted by CZ550

... Yes, recently I went on record as suggesting the three manufactured bullets I'd have on my bullet shelves if limited to that. And the 480gr DGX (Dangerous Game Expanding) from Hornady would be the heavy. It shoots well from my current Ruger No.1 in .458 at 2353 fps (5900 ft-lbs) using 82 grains of H4895, WLRM primers, Rem brass, and 3.585" COL (corrected to MV). Temp @ 21C/70F ...
Bob
www.bigbores.ca

That is a great load to be sure, for the .458 WM+, bolt action or single shot.
My findings have always agreed closely with Bob's.
Even a SAAMI .458 WM restriction of 3.340" COL and way less than .458 Lott pressure max allows the 480-gr DGX to get well over 2200 fps in a 24" barrel,
and that is plenty for any big game needing a soft point.
The 480-gr DGS might be needed only if elephant are on the menu.

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Ron aka "Rip" for Riflecrank Internationale Permanente
NRA Life Benefactor and Beneficiary
.458 Winchester Magnum, Magnanimous in Victory
THE WALKING DEAD does so remind me of Democrap voters. Donkeypox.